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On the night before Election Day, Kamala Harris brings in celebrities. Donald Trump is unimpressed
Read full article: On the night before Election Day, Kamala Harris brings in celebrities. Donald Trump is unimpressedOn the night before Election Day, at campaign events across the country, celebrities turned out in force for Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.
Morgan Wallen leads the 2024 Country Music Association award noms, Beyoncรฉ's 'Cowboy Carter' snubbed
Read full article: Morgan Wallen leads the 2024 Country Music Association award noms, Beyoncรฉ's 'Cowboy Carter' snubbedMorgan Wallen tops the 2024 Country Music Association award nominations with seven.
Beyoncรฉโs 'Cowboy Carter' reinforces her dedication to Black reclamation โ and country music
Read full article: Beyoncรฉโs 'Cowboy Carter' reinforces her dedication to Black reclamation โ and country musicFirst, Beyoncรฉ arrived at the 2024 Grammy Awards in full cowboy regalia โ making a statement without saying a word.
Beyoncรฉ shares 'Cowboy Carter' track list ahead of album, mentions Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson
Read full article: Beyoncรฉ shares 'Cowboy Carter' track list ahead of album, mentions Dolly Parton and Willie NelsonOn Wednesday, Beyoncรฉ shared the track list for her forthcoming album, โAct ll: Cowboy Carter.โ.
What to stream this weekend: Beyoncรฉ, Steve Martin, J-Hope, Mike Birbiglia, Bill Nighy and 'Madu'
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: Beyoncรฉ, Steve Martin, J-Hope, Mike Birbiglia, Bill Nighy and 'Madu'This weekโs new streaming entertainment releases include Beyoncรฉ's โAct ll: Cowboy Carter,โ a Amazon Prime docuseries about BTS member J-Hope and โMadu,โ a documentary about a Nigerian boy who dreams of being a professional ballet dancer.
From marching bands to megastars: How the Super Bowl halftime show became a global spectacle
Read full article: From marching bands to megastars: How the Super Bowl halftime show became a global spectacleWhen the Super Bowl halftime show was born, college marching bands were the main on-field attraction.
Coco Jones talks earning Grammy nods, overcoming obstacles after Disney fame, Hollywood's pay equity
Read full article: Coco Jones talks earning Grammy nods, overcoming obstacles after Disney fame, Hollywood's pay equityCoco Jones went from being a Disney child star to reshaping her image and finding her musical voice en route to five Grammy nominations, including best new artist.
Beyoncรฉ's Renaissance World Tour is over. But it's coming to movie theaters soon
Read full article: Beyoncรฉ's Renaissance World Tour is over. But it's coming to movie theaters soonA documentary chronicling Beyoncรฉโs just-concluded 39-city Renaissance World Tour will premiere in North American theaters Dec. 1, AMC Theaters announced Monday.
Beyoncรฉ shines bright among Hollywood stars during Renaissance concert tour stop in Los Angeles
Read full article: Beyoncรฉ shines bright among Hollywood stars during Renaissance concert tour stop in Los AngelesBeyoncรฉ shined the brightest in a city full of Hollywood stars during the second night of her epic Renaissance Tour show on Saturday night.
A dancer is fatally stabbed after a confrontation in New York, prompting a tribute from Beyoncรฉ
Read full article: A dancer is fatally stabbed after a confrontation in New York, prompting a tribute from BeyoncรฉThe fatal stabbing of a gay man after a confrontation between a group of friends who were dancing to a Beyoncรฉ song and a group of young men who apparently took offense has outraged New York Cityโs LGBTQ community and spurred Beyoncรฉ herself to post a tribute.
Trevor Noah returns as Grammy host with comfort, nervousness
Read full article: Trevor Noah returns as Grammy host with comfort, nervousnessTrevor Noah says he feels more comfortable hosting the Grammy Awards for a third-straight year, but the former โThe Daily Showโ host still has some nervousness about leading the ceremony with big-time acts like Beyoncรฉ, Adele and Harry Styles looking on.
The joy of music returns for Grammy winners, performers
Read full article: The joy of music returns for Grammy winners, performersBeyonce, left, and Megan Thee Stallion accept the award for best rap song for "Savage" at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, March 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Beyoncรฉ, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish made history at the Grammy Awards. Just as joyously, dozens of creators largely sidelined for a year due to the pandemic got to make music again. 's topical โI Can't Breatheโ won song of the year and Megan Thee Stallion was named best new artist. ___This story has been corrected to show the ceremony was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, not Staples Center.
The Latest: Billie Eilish wins record of the year at Grammys
Read full article: The Latest: Billie Eilish wins record of the year at GrammysBillie Eilish arrives at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, March 14, 2021. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)NEW YORK โ The Latest on the Grammy Awards (all times local):8:45 p.m.Billie Eillish has won the Grammy Award for record of the year for the second straight year. Beyoncรฉ broke the record with her victory Sunday night for best R&B performance for โBlack Parade,โ surpassing the 27 Grammys won by Alison Krauss. DaBaby says he โfeels like itโs going to touch everybody.โAdโ Marcela Isaza at the Grammy Awards (@misaza)___3:15 p.m.Brandi Carlile is excited to perform at Sundayโs Grammy Awards, even if there isnโt an audience. โJojo Rabbitโ and the โJokerโ soundtrack also won Grammys in the segment of the show that awarded music created for visual media.
Ladies night: Beyoncรฉ, Swift make history as others win big
Read full article: Ladies night: Beyoncรฉ, Swift make history as others win bigFour women won the top four prizes Sunday, including Swift, who became the first female performer to win album of the year three times. Beyoncรฉ โ with her 28th win โ became the most decorated woman in Grammy history. And 9-year-old Blue Ivy Carter โ who won best music video alongside her mother โ became the second youngest act to win a Grammy in the showโs 63-year history. Megan Thee Stallion, who won three honors, also made history and became the first female rapper to win best rap song. She's also the fifth rap-based act to win best new artist.
Grammy Awards shift to March due to pandemic conditions
Read full article: Grammy Awards shift to March due to pandemic conditionsFILE - Host Alicia Keys speaks at the 61st annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK โ The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will broadcast in March due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases and deaths. Los Angeles County, the epicenter of the crisis in California, has surpassed 11,000 COVID-19 deaths and has had 40% of the deaths in California. An average of six people die every hour from COVID-19 in Los Angeles County, which has a quarter of the stateโs 40 million residents. The BET Awards was the first major awards show during the pandemic and was a success thanks to its artsy, highly produced, well-crafted pre-taped performances.
Beyoncรฉ foundation donates $500K to families facing eviction amid coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Beyoncรฉ foundation donates $500K to families facing eviction amid coronavirus pandemicBeyoncรฉ is working to help folks deeply affected during the COVID-19 pandemic through her nonprofit BeyGOOD. The nonprofit announced on its website that it will provide $50,000 for individuals impacted by the housing crisis in Phase 2 of the BeyGOOD Impact Fund. โThe housing moratorium is set to end on December 26th, resulting in mortgage foreclosures and rental evictions,โ the nonprofit wrote in a press release. โMany families are impacted, due to the pandemic that resulted in job loss, sickness and overall economy downturn.โThe $5,000 grants will go to 100 individuals and families who are facing foreclosures or evictions. Round 2 of the grants will open in Feburary.
A 'Black Parade' Grammys: Beyoncรฉ leads with 9 nominations
Read full article: A 'Black Parade' Grammys: Beyoncรฉ leads with 9 nominations(Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK โ Beyoncรฉ is bringing her Black parade to the Grammys: The pop starโs anthem about Black pride scored multiple nominations Tuesday, making her the leading contender with nine. A winner of 24 Grammys, Beyoncรฉ becomes the second-most nominated act in the history of the awards show with 79 nominations. Beyoncรฉ is only behind her husband Jay-Z and Quincy Jones, who have both earned 80 nominations each. Jay-Z picked up three nominations this year for his contributions to Beyoncรฉโs songs: He co-wrote โBlack Paradeโ and โSavage,โ thus earning nominations for song of the year, best R&B song and best rap song. Instead, multiple nominations went to Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and Roddy Ricch, who each earned six nominations and followed Beyoncรฉ as the second-most nominated acts.
And the Grammy nomination goes to ... Megan? Harry? Weeknd?
Read full article: And the Grammy nomination goes to ... Megan? Harry? Weeknd?Others who may earn nominations include Lewis Capaldi, Summer Walker, Morgan Wallen, Doja Cat, BLACKPINK, Ingrid Andress, Snoh Aalegra, Skip Marley, Mickey Guyton and CNCO. Ricch should also earn nominations for his guest appearance on DaBabyโs international hit โRock Star,โ helping him become the showโs overall top nominee. ________FOLKS LOVE FOLKLORETaylor Swiftโs last two albums, โLoverโ and โreputation,โ didnโt earn nominations for album of the year. The seven-member groupโs hit โDynamiteโ could snag a nomination for best pop duo/group performance, and their latest album could compete for best global music album. 3 on pop charts, should earn a nomination for best country performance and best country song.
Outtakes: Stevie Nicks on Petty, Prince, Beyoncรฉ and Harry
Read full article: Outtakes: Stevie Nicks on Petty, Prince, Beyoncรฉ and HarryFILE - Harry Styles, right, presents a trophy to Stevie Nicks at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York on March 29, 2019. I feel like I know Beyoncรฉ even though I really donโt know her at all. I hope youโre wrong.โ But heโs absolutely right.โ_________CALL ME MAYBESpeaking of friends Stevie Nicks have been in touch with โ donโt count the members of Fleetwood Mac. Iโm really, really good friends with Mick,โ she said. Thatโs really good too because that kind of keeps you in sort of that mindset also,โ she said.
BET Awards 2020: Beyonc to be honored and Kobe Bryant remembered
Read full article: BET Awards 2020: Beyonc to be honored and Kobe Bryant rememberedCNN The BET Awards announced this week that Beyonc will be honored with their prestigious Humanitarian Award at Sunday's 20th annual show. Beyonc also donated to support organizations on the ground that are working to meet the physical and mental health needs of those most vulnerable. There will also be tributes to the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant and iconic singer Little Richard, with performances by rapper Lil Wayne and Wayne Brady. The BET Awards, which honor Black excellence in entertainment and sports, coincide with an ongoing cultural reckoning with racial injustice and police brutality. The BET Awards will air Sunday on BET and CBS beginning at 8 p.m. EST.
Beyoncรฉ to give graduation speech alongside the Obamas
Read full article: Beyoncรฉ to give graduation speech alongside the ObamasNEW YORK โ Beyoncรฉ has been added to the list of guest speakers for YouTube's virtual commencement ceremony that will also feature the Obamas. YouTube announced Tuesday that Beyoncรฉ will deliver an inspirational message to the 2020 class for its โDear Class of 2020" event, which will take place June 6 at 3 p.m. EDT and will stream on YouTube. Barack and Michelle Obama will also speak at the virtual celebration, which will include appearances from Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Bill and Melinda Gates, Jennifer Lopez, Billy Porter, Malala Yousafzai, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Zendaya, Alicia Keys, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Demi Lovato, Hasan Minhaj and more. โDear Class of 2020" will include music performances from BTS, Lizzo, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Chloe x Halle, Maluma, CNCO and Camila Cabello.
7 concert films you should watch if youโre really missing live music
Read full article: 7 concert films you should watch if youโre really missing live musicSome experts believe it could be more than a year until live concerts return to our daily lives, which is heartbreaking for people who love seeing live music. So until then, the next best thing to do is watch a concert movie from one of your favorite artists. Look no further than Beyoncรฉ's โHomecoming,โ her live concert that was filmed in 2018 when she headlined Coachella, the Southern California music festival. From the costumes, dancing and marching band music arrangements, Beyoncรฉ transformed Coachella into โBeychella,โ and weโre lucky enough that the entire show is documented. Not only is Timberlakeโs music incredible catchy, but the production value that went into this show, especially the choreography, makes it worth visiting.